Lagos Shelter Brings Rare Respite For Nigeria’s LGBT+

When Muna and Mary moved in together in Nigeria’s Anambra state, they thought they were starting a new life. But that dream quickly became a nightmare for the trans man and his girlfriend after a barrage of insults from neighbours and threats of rape. They had no choice but to flee. “It destroyed me, damaged my brain. We didn’t even know where to go. I became suicidal,” said Muna, 26.